short two wire of 110 to get 230 VAC. Thanks
2007-04-05 10:47:24 · 6 answers · asked by Vu N 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You cannot short the two 110 V AC wires to get 230 V AC. You will get a short circuit.
To get 230 V AC you need to run the two 110 Volt lines each from a different bus, in parallel.
2007-04-05 13:00:10 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you tested this circuit with with a volt meter and found 110 volts than you should be able to take a measurement between the two 110 volt lines and find the 230 volts there already. Use eye protection at all times and stay safe, if you don't understand this test method and proper use of the test equipment do not try this.
2007-04-05 16:16:57 · answer #2 · answered by Richard M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
220VAC residential is not 1 phase, it is 2 phase. Usually 220V is wired with 4-conductor wire (Hot-Hot-Neutral-Ground) although I have seen 3-conductor used if there is a seperate ground.
Theoretically your idea may work if each of the 110V lines are connected to a different phase in the panel but doing so is very dangerous for many, many reasons. I won't tire out my fingers. Suffice to say that you should not even attempt it without professional assistance.
Good Luck
2007-04-05 11:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by my2cents 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
What you're asking doesn't make sense.
What do you want to do? Do you want to convert an outlet from 110 to 220?
When you talk phase, that refers to the service running to the building. If that's the case, consult a licensed electrician for advice.
If you're not sure, DO NOT GUESS IT, YOU COULD WIND UP DEAD IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE!!
ELECTRICITY IS NO JOKE!!
2007-04-05 11:05:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
230v IS single-phase in a residence.
Your question doesn't make sense the way it is worded.
2007-04-05 14:39:21 · answer #5 · answered by Neil Budde Sucks Ass 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You CAN"T!!
And I don't care to explain why.
2007-04-05 11:49:35 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋